We’ve all seen the lovely etched glasses, etched ornaments or etched windows that are a work of art in themselves. Not only are they beautiful for our own use, but they make lovely gifts for any occasion. They are timeless, elegant and oh so easily accomplished without paying an arm and a leg to get […]

Besides being great collectibles, antique hurricane lamps can also add character and warmth to your home decor!The name Hurricane Lamp comes simply from the fact that these wonderful little lamps were designed to stay lit even in a draft or wind. They began as oil burning lamps and candle lamps (but modern versions often house […]

The holidays, as we know are just around the bend. If you’re anything like I am, you will procrastinate on that gifting process until you’re right down to the wire simply because you haven’t a clue what to get for some of the people on your list. Coming from a tribe rather than a family, […]

Ink wells with glass inserts come in all sizes, shapes and styles to suit your taste and fit in with your collection. There are many reasons to collect inkwells. For one, it’s an item that has (mostly) gone out of use making the collectible items more valuable over time. Inkwells appear as early as the […]